Life has a way of presenting situations that you often don't see coming. You think you are heading down one road, and the next thing you know, the destination is entirely different.
What's most challenging is that we can't control the mishaps that happen in our lives or the roads we are led to. What we can do, however, is learn how to build our path on these surprising turns.
Embracing the Unknown
When life takes you by surprise, uncertainty overwhelms you. The feeling is daunting, for the realization hits that life will not be the same after this point. One glaring example is losing your loved one, the deep-seated fear of how you will navigate the world without them. The first step toward growth is learning to embrace the unknown. It won't be easy, but you must persevere until the unknown becomes "known" to you.
Learning to Adapt
When you face a predicament that's both surprising and new, you feel uncomfortable. Why? Our minds and our bodies are not used to it. Perhaps you shift to a new country, feeling homesick because of a language barrier. Maybe you're not used to someone's absence, which completely changes how you live your life. We must learn to adapt, including letting go of expectations and welcoming change.
Practice Resilience
Life's expected turns will test you. This test will be very unforgiving, especially when you are unprepared. Hence, we practice resilience, preparing for the worst. To cultivate resilience, we must develop coping mechanisms for life's toughest challenges. This may include practicing self-love, reaching out to loved ones for support, and reading books in the pursuit of finding hope. Resilience is realizing that you won't have it easy and never giving up.
Find Meaning
When all is said and done, it all boils down to our ability to derive meaning from our situation. Meaning gives us a sense of purpose and something to fight for and chase. Instead of sulking over the negatives, we must strive to find meaning in our plight. Ask yourself what you can learn from the adversity and move forward in hope.
Being Hopeful
When life beats you down, looking forward to the new day becomes very difficult. So, the next time you feel tired of walking forward, look back and see how far you've come. Practice gratitude, and you will eventually find the answer.
Life Without You by author I.L. Grady delves deep into dealing with life's unexpected challenges as readers witness the lives of Jaiden, Ryland, Edris, and Jade. Edris must deal with the grief of loss after her relationship with Jaiden ends in heartbreak. Ryland, a loyal friend, stands by Edris during her worst hours, and then an unexpected turn of events transforms their connection.
Edris must learn to live without Jaiden, developing resiliency through the pain and tears. Where will her path take her? Only one way to find out. Life Without You is now available on Amazon.
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